the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the UK’s regulator of medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion, responsible for ensuring their safety, quality and effectiveness

Who we are

We’re an executive agency of the Department of Health.

We employ more than 1,200 people and have facilities in London, York and South Mimms, Hertfordshire.

Our advisory bodies

We have created a number of independent advisory committees to provide impartial advice to ministers about the regulation of medicines and medical devices. These committees may also establish working groups to address specific problems. Members of these committees may receive a fee and claim some expenses.